Billy started on accordion and piano, entertaining in pubs and clubs in and around Glasgow during the late 60s - where he played a variety of musical styles including jazz, old time, pop and Scottish traditional dance. By the age of 18 he was also playing drums and played a holiday season at Butlins -backing Comedians Allen Stewart, Dean Park and Phil Coarse. In the 80's he joined the 1950's Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute band, "Rollin Joe and the Jets". He then formed one half of the Cabaret Duo" The Scott Brothers" After his partner in the duo retired, Billy carried on the business with his son stepping in on guitar. When not playing with the Delsonics they can still be found playing the occasional Ceilidh !
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